Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has signed a three year contract extension with Middlesbrough which will see him remain at the club until 2027. The former Manchester United and England midfielder, has agreed a three-year deal after leading the club to eighth place in the Championship last season. Boro also reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals…
As workers in Nigeria under the umbrella of NLC and TUC embark on a nationwide strike over a new minimum wage the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the workers’ demands are not affordable. Edun, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, said in a democracy,…
Workers in Nigeria have downed tools across the nation as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) begin their industrial action over the hike in electricity tariff and failure of government to fix a new minimum wage. While the National Assembly had stepped in at the last minute to avoid the…
Former Chelsea coach Emma Hayes began his spell as United States manager with a dominant 4-0 victory over South Korea in a friendly. Two goals each from Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson and Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson secured the win as the four-time Olympic champions build-up to the Paris Games this summer. Swanson…
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has withdrawn from the squad for Tuesday’s Euro 2025 qualifier against France in Saint-Etienne. The 31-year-old was replaced just seven minutes into her 50th appearance for the Lionesses with a hip injury during Friday’s 2-1 loss to France at St James’ Park. The Manchester United keeper, who was replaced by Chelsea’s…
The Abuja Federal Highd Court has threatened to jail the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, for alleged contempt of court. The court issued the threat following the DSS’s penchant for disobeying its ruling regarding an order issued on Kanu’s visitation while in the custody of the secret police. In…
Former Super Falcons player Iyabo Abade, now a man and renamed James Johnson, has begged the Nigeria Football Federation to assist him with the payment of N69.7m to facilitate a corrective surgery that will enable him bear children. Johnson, a confirmed hermaphrodite, was a member of the Falcons from 1997 to 2000 and successfully underwent…
Five persons have been killed with three seriously injured following a windstorm that occurred on Saturday night in Bauchi state. The injured victims are receiving treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi. Most of the victims were brought in from the venue of the recently concluded joint northeast trade fair at Ibrahim…
The House of Representatives is considering a bill to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly. This is according to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu. He spoke on Friday night in Owerri the Imo State capital while delivering his goodwill message at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative…
Spanish giants and 14th time champions Real Madrid have emmerged champions of Europe for a record extending 15th time after beating Dortmund 2-0 in the final at Wembley Two goals in nine minutes by Carvajal and Vinicius Jr ensure Madrid kept the record of never losing in the final of the modern day champions league….
